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Network Cameras in Industrial Applications

Andrew Nelson Director of Engineering [email protected]

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What is a Network Camera?

 Video camera  digital output  Connects to network  typically IP based  Otherwise, may or may not have features of any other Industrial Camera www.lumenera.com

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Compared to other technologies

 USB2 / 1394a  Camera Link  Ethernet  Network cameras operate on a different, more flexible, model.

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Technical Comparison 4/27/2020 www.lumenera.com

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4/27/2020 Network camera advantages     Simple installation limitless number of cameras / computers Long cable lenghts  unlimited with used of standard network products Based on industry standards  vast amount of 3 rd party software/tools www.lumenera.com

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Advantages (cont)

 Web browser access  no host software required  On camera (Browser or through API) setup.

 Camera retains setup when moved from system to system.

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Advantages (cont)

 Single computer for multiple cameras.

 regardless of camera locations  less software (depends on license)  less maintenance www.lumenera.com

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Advantages (cont)

 Faster Integration  Growing Trend 4/27/2020 www.lumenera.com

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4/27/2020 Limitations  100m cable length  Easy to overcome  Power distribution  External power / POE  Moderate Bandwidth  Installation is now an “IT” problem www.lumenera.com

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Possible Features

 “Smart” cameras  greatly reduces host load  Compression  Reduced bandwidth/disk space  lower quality  On camera buffering  “go back in time” without using host www.lumenera.com

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Considerations

 Protocol  TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) vs UDP (User Datagram Protocol).

 Network Topology  Power over Ethernet (POE) www.lumenera.com

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Applications

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4/27/2020 In-Line Bottle Inspection Problem:   Long cable run Minimize HW (costs) Solution:  12 cameras / line    Fast frame rates Motorized focus Integrator SW sol’n www.lumenera.com

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4/27/2020 Transportation Problem:    Cable length Difficult lighting environment Object in FOV Solution:  ExView HAD CCD   Megapixel On-board buffers www.lumenera.com

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4/27/2020 White Board Capture Problem:    Image detail Small size Lower Costs Solution:   Multi-megapixel CMOS sensor Custom form factor www.lumenera.com

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4/27/2020 High-end Surveillance Problem:    Low-light sensitivity Color & NIR req’mt Image detail Solution:    ExView HAD IR-cut filter shuttle Megapixel sensor www.lumenera.com

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4/27/2020 Upcoming Trends  More supplier choices  Higher resolution  GigE  Intelligent cameras  Greater market adoption  New applications and markets www.lumenera.com

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Questions and Answers

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